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This report lists the export certificates required for food and agricultural products shipped to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Several state institutions regulate food imports into Sri Lanka, making the process complicated and time consuming. The regulations are comprehensive and restrict trade.

The Sri Lankan government is restricting and banning the import of fertilizers and agrochemicals (including insecticides and herbicides).

The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka) does not produce genetically engineered (GE) crops or animals.

Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) revised the temporary import controls on July 16, 2020 as an interim measure to tackle adversities of COVID 19.

Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) revised the temporary import controls on June 30, 2020 as an interim measure to tackle adversities of COVID 19.

Government of Sri Lanka issued a new notification stipulating temporary import controls for certain goods on May 22, 2020 as an interim measure to minimize the domestic economic impact of COVID 19.

Government of Sri Lanka has notified revision of a Special Commodity Levy (SCL) under 20 Harmonized System (HS) headings; the notification is effective for 6 months, beginning May 22.

The government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) has enacted stringent measures to counter the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis.

In MY 2020/21 Sri Lanka expects a healthy rice paddy harvest with a forecast of 4.4 million metric tons. The MY 2019/20 harvest would surpass the national target for self-sufficiency.

Government of Sri Lanka has notified revision of a Special Commodity Levy on imported fruits under 4 Harmonized System (HS) headings; the notification is effective for 2 months, beginning April 17

On March 19, Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) declared a partial shutdown of all ports and a nationwide lock-down since March 20.